Many departments focus heavily on Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) operations, but what about saving yourself?

Beyond the occasional bailout refresher—often conducted without live fire—there is very little training dedicated to firefighter self-rescue and partner rescue. Developing these skills begins with strong competency in personal safety and survival techniques.

This course focuses on early recognition of Mayday situations, mental performance under stress, and the decision-making required when firefighters find themselves in dangerous conditions.

Students will participate in hands-on training that includes SCBA maneuvers, wall breaches, bailouts, entanglement scenarios, and partner rescue techniques. The training culminates in live-fire scenarios designed to reinforce survival skills in realistic fireground environments.

Experienced instructors will guide participants step-by-step, regardless of skill level, helping build confidence in SCBA use, self-rescue techniques, and firefighter survival.